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Louisiana State University researchers Paige Jarreau and Becky Carmichael led a study that shows scientists who post selfies or self-portraits on Instagram foster trust and help change public stereotypes. (Paige B. Jarreau and Becky Carmichael, LSU) At a Glance A new study set out to challenge the perception that scientists are "cold."Researchers asked some 1,600 Instagram users to rate their feelings on scientists' selfies. Scientists of the world take note: People who see your smiling selfies on social media find...